Braces Windsor, your orthodontic route to straight teeth
Orthodontics, simply put, is the diagnosis and treatment of teeth and jaw irregularities. This area of dentistry has benefitted tremendously from technological advancements and the use of more modern materials. Braces of times gone by were always made of stainless steel and because they were attached to the front of the teeth they were always very visible. There is now a wide variety of braces Windsor offered by our practice, many of which are much more subtle and inconspicuous.
Getting the basics right
In order to have braces Windsor our dentist will always start with a thorough dental examination which will include X-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth. The wide variety of appliances now available allows us a wider scope of treatment that can be more focused on a particular condition. One treatment does not suit all and it is not only your condition that we need to take into account, but your mental approach to the treatment. It seems that the more mature the patient the less likely they are to want to have braces that are obvious. Our primary concern is prescribing the correct treatment for a particular condition and discussing with you what your expectations at the end of treatment will be.
What types of braces are available
At Old Windsor we have a choice of metal or ceramic braces Windsor with the most common being traditional metal braces. These are no longer the large cumbersome, uncomfortable looking braces we used to see on young children many years ago. These braces are now smaller and far more efficient, effective and more comfortable. Ceramic braces work in the same way as their metal counterparts, but because they are closer in colour to your teeth they are less visible. They are slightly larger than the traditional metal version.
Self-ligating braces work in a similar fashion to traditional and ceramic braces, but instead of using elastic bands to hold the wires in place they use clips. These braces are more suited to patients who suffer from sensitivity and because their adjustment is quick they work well for patients who always find themselves in a rush. Lingual braces probably fall into the category of requiring the most specialist knowledge because they are fitted to the back of the teeth. These are particularly popular with adolescents and adults mainly because they are fitted behind the teeth and are virtually invisible. Due to their location behind the teeth they can cause impediments to speech such as lisping, they can also irritate your tongue. It is normal for the tongue irritation to go over a period of a few weeks as you become used to this type of brace.
Aligners are a new innovation and work in a different manner and for this reason, it is necessary to always have a dental consultation to determine which form of treatment is best suited to your specific needs.
Straight teeth produce a healthy mouth and a radiant smile
Straight teeth are beneficial to your dental health because there are fewer places in your mouth for bacteria to develop. Your speech can also be improved and your gastric health, as you will be able to chew your food correctly requiring less work from your stomach. You will be able to produce a radiant long-lasting smile, so that you can project facial images via your smartphone to your friends and family everywhere.
